Teresa A. Krause "Tish" (age 50) of Rochester, MN died peacefully in her home on September 22, after a two year battle with bile duct cancer.

Born Teresa Ann Scanlan to parents, Robert and Wilda (Pierce) of Canton, MN on September 19, 1966. She moved to Rochester as a young child and graduated from Mayo High School in 1985. Teresa dedicated 34 years working for the Mayo Clinic in a variety of positions, her most recent as a Health Unit Coordinator at St. Mary's Hospital.

On March 4, 1996, Teresa married Steven J. Krause (Red Wing), a Police Officer for the Rochester Police Department. Together they lived in Rochester with their beloved "boys"; shih tzus Mickey and Charlie.

Teresa is survived by her husband; three sisters, Roberta "Bobbie" (Ronald) Broadwater, Tasa (Scott) Deden, Tonia (Britt) Fix and her brother Dennis (Carol) Scanlan. She is also survived by numerous nieces, grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

"To Know Her Is to Love Her" is a perfect description of Teresa's sparkling personality.

She was an amazing young woman who loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She oozed kindness and beauty which captivated every single person she met. She was always up for a chat and constantly complimenting and making other people feel good. She wanted to get the most out of life and never wanted to miss any opportunity.

We have all come to realize this precious woman had more strength than anyone could have ever realized. When she began life eight weeks premature and a little over 3 lbs, she fought for her life from her first breath to her very last.

Her life, right up to its end, was filled with the presence of family, friends, laughter and tears. The world will be missing out by the passing of this amazing woman at such a young age but she has, without any doubt, left a lasting impression on it.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Macken Funeral Home in the River Park Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Pax Christi Catholic Church and officiated by Rev. Joseph Fogel. Visitation prior to the funeral will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.